Fortunately, whether they were departing or returning to Magenta, their sea voyage was uneventful. After spending a considerable time at sea, they finally sighted the land. The Magenta flag fluttered in the harbor. Cecilia smiled. It felt like it had been so long since she'd been back in Magenta.
The bustle of Magenta harbor was filled with the sounds of seagulls, the tramp of sailors, and the shouts of laborers unloading cargo. But amidst the din, an unusual sight greeted Cecilia's group as the ship finally docked.
"Your Highness, they..."
Even without Robert needing to tell her, Cecilia recognized the group. Rows of Blaine troops were lined up neatly at the edge of the dock. Each of them knelt as Cedric disembarked, following Cecilia, who had already disembarked.
A high noble from Blaine, his robes adorned with a golden lion, stepped forward upon seeing Cedric. Once they were only a few paces apart, he knelt deeply before the young King.
